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Skinny Ridge

19🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 2739 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1872

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2554 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 2554 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -1.6
2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2078 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 2078 m
CAPE: 450
LI: -3.8
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3193 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3193 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -0.5
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3329 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3329 m
CAPE: 150
LI: -0.9

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Skinny Ridge is a paragliding launch site in USA, near New Castle. Takeoff elevation is 2739 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 19/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.